When Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in April of 1968, the Black theological students at Colgate Rochester Divinity School requested a program and professorship in Black Church Studies as a memorial to what King represented as a pastor and leader of the Black Church. After a forced close-down of the school by the Black students and a series of fundraising efforts, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Professorship in Black Church Studies was established. This position was filled by Henry H. Mitchell (clergyman, educator, author and at that time pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica, CA) on July 1, 1969 and the program of Black Church Studies at CRDS/BH/CTS was launched in September 1969. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellows project began as the result of an idea given to Dr. Mitchell for a research and writing project for the purpose of developing literature, curriculum, and bibliographical materials in the area of Black Church practice. At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 12, 2019

Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection

When Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in April of 1968, the Black theological students at Colgate Rochester Divinity School requested a program and professorship in Black Church Studies as a memorial to what King represented as a pastor and leader of the Black Church. After a forced close-down of the school by the Black students and a series of fundraising efforts, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Professorship in Black Church Studies was established. This position was filled by Henry H. Mitchell (clergyman, educator, author and at that time pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica, CA) on July 1, 1969 and the program of Black Church Studies at CRDS/BH/CTS was launched in September 1969. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellows project began as the result of an idea given to Dr. Mitchell for a research and writing project for the purpose of developing literature, curriculum, and bibliographical materials in the area of Black Church practice.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
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A tunnel held up by wooden beams underneath a building foundation.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Tunnel Underneath Foundation, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A tunnel held up by wooden beams underneath a building foundation.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people sit on a bus.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People on a Bus, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people sit on a bus.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An exterior view of Hotel Bendel.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Hotel Bendel, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An exterior view of Hotel Bendel.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A life-sized statue stands under a tree close to water.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Statue Underneath a Tree, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A life-sized statue stands under a tree close to water.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men play drums together in a group.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group of Men Playing Drums, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Men play drums together in a group.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People gather in a living room with a woman in the entryway looking towards the camera.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Woman in an Entry Way, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
People gather in a living room with a woman in the entryway looking towards the camera.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior view of an unknown building with sheet metal roof and wooden fencing around the perimeter. On facade the sign above the door reads "Mino Mino Mino."
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Exterior of a Building, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Exterior view of an unknown building with sheet metal roof and wooden fencing around the perimeter. On facade the sign above the door reads "Mino Mino Mino."
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A man writes on a chalkboard while others take notes.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man Writes on Chalkboard, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A man writes on a chalkboard while others take notes.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Two unknown women side by side singing.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Two Women Sing Together, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Two unknown women side by side singing.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education, Musicians
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Thousands of goods for sale sit on tables and carts in an empty market.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Goods in an Empty Market, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Thousands of goods for sale sit on tables and carts in an empty market.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Commerce
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People enter and exit a small door on the side of a large brick compound.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A Large Compound, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
People enter and exit a small door on the side of a large brick compound.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People stand in line to fill their plates with food.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Buffet Meal, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
People stand in line to fill their plates with food.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people sit in a long line on a bench together.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group Gathered at a Bench, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people sit in a long line on a bench together.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A young woman holds a horse hair fly swatter.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Young Woman with a Horse Hair Fly Swatter, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A young woman holds a horse hair fly swatter.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Costumed street performers wearing masks entertain a crowd.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Street Performers in Front of a Crowd, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Costumed street performers wearing masks entertain a crowd.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Three young women stand next to each other in a line. Two are carrying food in plates on their heads.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Young Women With Fruit, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Three young women stand next to each other in a line. Two are carrying food in plates on their heads.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Three men stand next to a Greyhound bus filled with people.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men Standing Next to a Greyhound Bus, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Three men stand next to a Greyhound bus filled with people.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unidentified man in a white shirt and sunglasses puts food on his plate.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man at a Buffet, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unidentified man in a white shirt and sunglasses puts food on his plate.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Four unidentified men stand together in a courtyard. Two of them are drinking.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men in African Attire drinking, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Four unidentified men stand together in a courtyard. Two of them are drinking.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Two unidentified men sit in chairs.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men Sitting in Chairs, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Two unidentified men sit in chairs.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unidentified man takes a picture with his camera while a man in a tie watches. Another man holds a hand held camera.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man with Camera Taking a Picture, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unidentified man takes a picture with his camera while a man in a tie watches. Another man holds a hand held camera.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unidentified old woman sings in an unknown building.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Woman Singing, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unidentified old woman sings in an unknown building.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unidentified man wearing glasses stands next to a car.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Unidentified Man Stands Next to a Car, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unidentified man wearing glasses stands next to a car.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People sit in a classroom.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People Sitting in a Classroom, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
People sit in a classroom.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A walk way leads to the wide stair case of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Facade of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A walk way leads to the wide stair case of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A man stands on a stage in an African toga carries a drum over his shoulder.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man With a Drum, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A man stands on a stage in an African toga carries a drum over his shoulder.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A street performer masked and dressed as a policeman, and another dressed as a civilian perform in front of a crowd.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Two Street Performers in Front of a Crowd, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A street performer masked and dressed as a policeman, and another dressed as a civilian perform in front of a crowd.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A little boy pulls two bulls through the street on a rope.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Boy Pulling Bulls, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A little boy pulls two bulls through the street on a rope.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Commerce
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people stands in a courtyard and talks to each other.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group Standing in a Courtyard, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people stands in a courtyard and talks to each other.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A woman and a priest laugh together in courtyard. He is wearing robes and other people fill up the courtyard.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Priest Laughs with a Woman, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A woman and a priest laugh together in courtyard. He is wearing robes and other people fill up the courtyard.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Four men are looking at a statue of a male figure.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men Look at a Statue of a Male Figure, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Four men are looking at a statue of a male figure.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Women in a courtyard stand in line to see a priest wearing African robes.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Waiting in Line for a Priest, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Women in a courtyard stand in line to see a priest wearing African robes.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A couple dance together on a dance floor wearing matching patterned attire.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Couple on Dance Floor, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A couple dance together on a dance floor wearing matching patterned attire.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Children carry a wood log through the street. One child has a goat tied to his waist.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Children Carrying Wood, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Children carry a wood log through the street. One child has a goat tied to his waist.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unidentified man hold a wooden oar on the beach in front of boats.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man Holding Oar, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unidentified man hold a wooden oar on the beach in front of boats.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Sowande Lecture, circa 1971
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Sowande Lecture, circa 1971
Date Created
1970/1974
Author
Sowande
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Theology--Study and teaching, African Americans--Education, African American scholars
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A man holds a bottle in his hand while sitting on a wooden box under a tree.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man Holds a Bottle, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A man holds a bottle in his hand while sitting on a wooden box under a tree.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unidentified man with three scars on his cheek sits on a bench with a drum in his lap.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Unidentified Man Sitting With a Drum, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unidentified man with three scars on his cheek sits on a bench with a drum in his lap.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Musicians
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A child performer stands on the shoulders of another child. They are both dressed in costume and are wearing masks.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Children Street Performers Entertain a Crowd, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A child performer stands on the shoulders of another child. They are both dressed in costume and are wearing masks.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An old woman is seated while two men around her are intently engaged.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Old Woman Sitting, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An old woman is seated while two men around her are intently engaged.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Women and children look down from a ledge.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Women and Children on a Ledge, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Women and children look down from a ledge.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An unknown man sits on a bench with a group of people looking down at a tape recorder in his lap.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Man Sitting With a Tape Recorder, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An unknown man sits on a bench with a group of people looking down at a tape recorder in his lap.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
An elderly woman dances topless in ritual while a crowd looks on.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Woman Dancing Topless, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
An elderly woman dances topless in ritual while a crowd looks on.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of people listen to a lecture.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Crowd Listening to a Lecture, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of people listen to a lecture.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Women carry baskets on their heads while walking on the side of the road.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Women Carrying Baskets on Their Heads, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Women carry baskets on their heads while walking on the side of the road.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
A group of peole gather inside wearing traditional African clothing.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Group of People Wearing Traditional African Clothing, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
A group of peole gather inside wearing traditional African clothing.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Women and girls working in the shade. Large baskets are stacked along the ground. Canned and jar goods are sitting on small wooden tables.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People Selling Wares in a Market, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Women and girls working in the shade. Large baskets are stacked along the ground. Canned and jar goods are sitting on small wooden tables.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Commerce
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men and boys outside doing carpentry.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
Men and Boys at an Outdoor Carpentry Station, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
Men and boys outside doing carpentry.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
The exterior of African Continental Bank LTD.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
African Continental Bank LTD, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
The exterior of African Continental Bank LTD.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People gather around a shack market beneath a new highrise in the background.
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection
People Gather Around a Shack Undernearth a Highrise, circa 1972
Date Created
1970/1974
Description
People gather around a shack market beneath a new highrise in the background.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Portraits and people, Commerce, Buildings and grounds
Collection
Martin Luther King Fellows In Black Religious Studies, Inc. Collection